CONGRATULATIONS 8TH GRADERS!!!! MS. JONES'S 8th GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS & AMERICAN HISTORY WEBSITE ATTENTION PARENTS/STUDENTS: CHECK EDLINE.NET FOR GRADES! You need a code from OLMS to check the grades. If you did not get the Edline Code, call the OLMS office. Last update for all classes = JUNE 4, 2009 Note: When students turn in their late/missing assignments, I update their grades within 48 – 72 hours and notify parents through Edline. Study the terms/concepts for the Civil War,To Kill a Mockingbird, Constitution, American Revolution, Election terms, Constitutional Principles, Core Democratic Values, the Five Themes of Geography, and Language Arts on the Flashcards section of the website. Use it everyday!! LAST DAY FOR MISSING/LATE ASSIGNMENTS: JUNE 8 – MON.!! JUNE 8 - 12, 2009 LANGUAGE ARTS: 1. BRING BIOGRAPHY or N.O.Y.C. EVERYDAY!! #1. NLFD – Ch. 10 & 11: comprehension questions DUE: at the end of the hour #2.Poetry book: Create 6 types of poetry of your choice. Be creative with borders, decorations, etc. DUE: JUNE 9 – TUES. in class #3. DEAR: bring your biography or NOYC to class everyday. #4.Write “2 – 3 things I learned today” everyday in your LA binder. #5.Remember to read all notes, summaries, handouts, charts, graphic organizers, etc. everyday 3 times. organizers, etc. everyday 3 times. AMERICAN HISTORY: LAST DAY FOR MISSING/LATE ASSIGNMENTS: JUNE 8 – MON.!! 1.AMERICAN HISTORY FINAL = JUNE 8 – MON. Use your Study Guide & practice exam to study. #1. Review for American History Final Use your Study Guide & practice exam to study. TEST DATE: JUNE 8 – MON. #2. Reconstruction activities DUE: in class #3.Write“2 – 3 things I learned today” everyday in your A.H. Learning Log. #4.Remember to read all notes, summaries, handouts, charts, graphic organizers, etc. everyday 3 times. STUDENTS: REMEMBER TO - 1. Check the chalkboard for the day's assignments. 2. Write the homework in your planner immediately!! 3. Check your planner and get the necessary materials for home, BEFORE you get on the bus. 4. Make sure all your materials are organized and in your book bag BEFORE you retire for the night - NOT IN THE MORNING!! 5. Read and study any notes at least 5 days per week. That way it will go from your short term memory into your long term memory. Give yourself a quiz. That way taking a test and/or quiz will be easier to do. 6. Read and follow the rubric for assignments. DIFFERENT WAYS TO STUDY (Use this list to assist you in studying.) 1. Write the score from your last quiz/test. 2. Write all of the different ways you studied. 3. Write how many times you used each method for each concept/ vocabulary/term. (Remember that your brain must see/hear the concept/ vocabulary/term at least 40 times!) 4. If you received a 100%, then keep using these methods. They must be working. 5.If you received 95% or less, then add/change your study methods. 6. Be sure to use at least 3 different methods to study. 10 x’s Acronym: HOMES = Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior (Great Lakes) 10 x’s Acrostic - MR. PHIL = 5 Themes of Geography: Movement Region. Place Human-environment Interaction Location 10 x’s Acrostic Poem: Every Good Boy Does Fine = names of the 5 lines of a musical scale 10 x’s Ask questions to understand confusing parts 10 x’s Ask someone for help 10 x’s Be alert in class, group discussions, with partner, etc. 10 x’s Be aware of your efforts & achievements everyday in class, at home studying 10 x’s Board game in class, at home 10 x’s Charades (act out concept, term, etc. without talking), Skits 10 x’s Color code notes, flashcards, etc. 10 x’s Cornell Notes 10 x’s Create a crossword puzzle 10 x’s Create a dance 10 x’s Draw a picture(s)/symbol(s) 10 x’s Eat a good breakfast 10 x’s Flashcards: Concept/vocabulary/term on 1 side; the answer/definition on the other side 10 x’s Flashcards: On Ms. Jones website: www.schoolnotes.com/48322/dajones.html 10 x’s Fly swatting game 10 x’s Foldables: ½ book, shutter fold, hot dog fold, taco fold, hamburger fold, etc. 10 x’s Football game in class 10 x’s Game: __________________________ 10 x’s Get a good night’s sleep 10 x’s Graphic Organizer: Venn Diagram, Web, Time sequence, Fishbone, Cause=Effect, etc. 10 x’s Hands on learning:________________________ 10 x’s Highlight notes, concepts, etc. 10 x’s Library help/assistance 10 x’s Make personal connections to concept,vocabulary,term,etc. 10 x’s Memorize by association:___________________________ 10 x’s Online games for the topic, concept, vocabulary, term, etc. 10 x’s Participate in class everyday 10 x’s Personalize learning goals with 3 different ways to study 10 x’s Play Hangman using concepts, terms, vocabulary, etc. 10 x’s Practice with ______________ 10 x’s Record notes on a tape; listen to tape everywhere you go (home, game, restaurant, etc.) 10 x’s Reread notes, handouts, book, etc. 40 times 10 x’s Reread out loud notes, handouts, book, etc. 40 times 10 x’s Rewrite notes 10 x’s Self quiz: fill-in-the-blank, true/false, matching, multiple choice, etc. 10 x’s Storytelling 10 x’s Study notes: 30 minutes every night 10 x’s Use internet for more information, explanation, etc. 10 x’s Use vocabulary triangles (from Science) 10 x’s Write examples of concepts, vocabulary, terms, etc. 10 x’s Write a poem 10 x’s Write your own questions from notes, book, handouts, vocabulary, concept, term, etc. 10 x’s Write silly sentences; silly songs 10 x’s Write a slogan 10 x’s Write a song/rap 10 x’s Write a summary PARENTS: REMEMBER TO – 1. Please make sure the office has your recent home telephone number. 2. If your child forgets any books, materials, etc. the school is open in the evening. Check with the office as to when the front door is closed for the night and if it will be opened on the weekend. 3. When asking your child, if his/her homework is done, have your child SHOW you the assignment. 4. Please make sure your computer is working and there is ink and paper for the computer. If the computer and/or printer crashes, your child may handwrite any assignments that are due. 5. Students are expected to have their assignments all done on paper ON the due date at the beginning of class. It must be done in blue or black ink. They SHOULD NOT bring their assignments on a CD-RW or flashdrive on the due date. Any student that brings their assignments on a disc, it will be considered late. They have to print their assignments on their own time BEFORE the due date. Keep looking for something special on my website. Do the following before your sit down, give me the piece of paper with your full name, class hour, the "Number of Visits", and the exact information. Then you and your friend must sing the first 4 lines of the Laverne & Shirley theme song or Friends Forever out loud to me. You must follow these directions explicitly in order to sit with your friend, otherwise, this permission slip is null and void. Quick, tell all of your friends!! 6. I appreciate your support and your communication with me.
